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steamer trunk

noun

  1. a rectangular traveling trunk low enough to slide under a bunk on a ship.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of steamer trunk1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences

Your steamer trunk and your bag and shawl strap should be placed in the cabin with you.

The idea of packing the great Dane in a steamer trunk was really quite ridiculous.

I don't know what I should have done if the steward hadn't informed them that he could not move their steamer-trunk until morning.

He stooped and turned the key in his steamer-trunk with a movement of determined conclusiveness that did not escape her.

"I want to get a steamer trunk—sailing Wednesday," he said in firm tones to the clerk.

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